]]>Summer is almost here! Learn how to create beautiful polished beach waves, like Adrienne Bailon and Taylor Swift, all on your own with these five easy steps!

Unfortunately, doing your own curls can take forever. Especially when you have to take out that bulky metal curling iron that takes twenty minuets to heat up. Over the years, I have found clipless curling irons to be a fast alternative. They heat up fast, don’t have a clamp and are usually ceramic based, so they won’t damage your hair.

If your going to purchase anything that involves heat touching your hair, don’t go with the cheapest — you typically get what you pay for when it comes to hair products and tools. Also, don’t forget a heat protectant spray before you start!

We at Broke & Chic highly recommend the 25mm clipless curling iron from Brilliance New York. This iron gives you perfect curls with no lines, creases or heat damage. With this iron, it shouldn’t take you any more than ten minuets to curl your whole head!

]]>http://brokeandchic.com/get-beautiful-beach-waves-in-5-easy-steps/feed/3875Trend Alert: Hair Chalkinghttp://brokeandchic.com/trend-alert-hair-chalking/
http://brokeandchic.com/trend-alert-hair-chalking/#commentsThu, 15 Mar 2012 19:48:24 +0000http://brokeandchic.com/?p=4009Rainbow and pastel hair was one of the hottest trends for 2011, and it’s still going strong. From top…

Thakoon Spring 2012 Collection

Narciso Rodriguez Spring 2012 Collection

Peter Som Spring 2012 Collection

If you love all these looks but are afraid of the commitment and possible damage, then chalking is for you!

Chalking is a technique that can give you this unique hair without bleaching. Best of all…it works on dark hair too! It’s something fun you can do when you’re in the mood for a temporary change that can make a big impact.

What You’ll Need

Soft Pastel Chalk (no oil)

Water Filled Spray Bottle

Gloves

Blow Dryer

Flat Iron

An old t-shirt you don’t mind ruining.

1. Take a 1-inch strand of hair and wet it with a spray bottle (skip this step if you have blonde hair)

2. Apply gloves and take a pastel of your choice. Rub it on your hair strand until it’s at your desired vibrancy.

3. Blow dry the hair strand until completly dry.

4. Go over the strand with your flat iron. This will help set it in. Make sure it’s on its lowest setting.

5. Brush and style as usual!

This will wash out during your next shampoo, so do as many strands as you’d like!

*Warning* It might stay in your hair for a few shampoos if you have natural blonde hair.

Check out this video tutorial from the wonderful Kandee Johnson as well!

Beautiful Hair Chalking Results

What do you think of this rainbow hair trend? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!

]]>This season, H&M has teamed up with Italian label Marni to give us some tasteful high street fashion at an affordable price. Marni is famed for their vintage-inspired prints, shapes and fabrics mixed with European bohemianism. This collaboration will surly be H&M’s most sought after designer collection yet!

Who wouldn’t want classic Marni designs with an H&M price tag in their wardrobe?! Item’s start at only $19.95 and end at $129. Get your paws on this collection March 8th at select H&M stores and online.

Marni for H&M Lookbook

What items are first on your list? We’re loving the metallic wooden heels!

]]>You’re in luck! Check out Rent The Runway, a website dedicated to girls like you (and me)! Rent the Runway lets you access your dream wardrobe for all life’s special occasions at 90% off retail prices. Chose current season fashion from over 95 designers for every black tie gala, wedding, date, holiday or night on the town. Filter through the available dresses by price, style, occasion or even body type! They even have a stylist you can call if you need extra help!

Why it’s so Wonderful

You can wear those sexy runway dresses without the $1000+ swipe of your credit card!